OAR 690-260-0040: Classification of Violations

(1) Violations are classified as follows: (a) Class I — Violations of the terms or conditions of a permit, certificate or license issued under ORS 536 to 543; Violation of ORS 537.130 or 537.535; Violation of ORS 540.045, 210, 320, 340, 435, 710, 720; or rules adopted under ORS 540.145; (b) Class II — Violation of ORS 540.310, 330, and 730; (c) Class III — Violation of any rule or order of the Water Resources Commission that pertains to well maintenance; violation of ORS 537.545(5); and violation of ORS 540.440. (2) Violations shall be further divided into major, moderate, and minor categories as follows: (a) MAJOR is when substantial harm to other water rights, minimum flows, instream water rights, the public health or safety, or other water-based resources is immediate or imminent; (b) MODERATE is when substantial harm is not immediate or imminent, but could occur if left uncorrected; (c) MINOR is when no substantial harm is apparent.